The astrological sign Virgo depicted in Egyptian on Papyrus.
Hand painted in Egypt in a genuine Egyptian workshop on authentic papyrus paper and signed Gamal.
Framed in the UK by Abbeyfield Studios in Leicester. Frame measures 33cm x 30cm
The painting was purchased many years ago in Egypt but has never been on display or even out of its wrapping from the framers.
The Design and Symbolism: The central figure, a seated woman holding a stalk of grain or a leaf, which is the traditional symbol for Virgo (the Maiden/Virgin), representing harvest and fertility including a stylized representation of the Virgo constellation. The figures holding up the center (the blue "sky") represent deities or spirits common in Egyptian cosmology, often depicted supporting the heavens. These figures, mimic the style of the Dendera Zodiac, a famous ancient Egyptian bas-relief ceiling from the Temple of Hathor. The 12 figures represent the 12 months with their 24 hands representing the hours. (This info is taken from AI search response)